~Ezinne~ A sudden chill seeped into my bones, stirring me from the depths of sleep. As I blinked into the shadow-draped room, a tangible absence of warmth enveloped me. I turned my head slowly toward Malik’s side of the bed, where just last night he had held me close. His scent still lingere
I picked up a crossbow, resting against the table, turning it over in my hands. "Kael, you handle these weapons as if they were delicate flowers," I remarked, admiring the meticulous care with which each piece was maintained. Kael chuckled as he took the crossbow from me, his touch gentle. "
~Malik~ Fuck! I nearly got hit while my gaze lingered on Ezinne with Kael in the corner. Had I made a mistake by asking them to let her go wherever she wished? Now, she was here, and I couldn't seem to concentrate. I couldn't get myself to ignore her presence when all I thought about
My childhood memories were filled with Xavier protecting me. I remembered Xavier was a robust, spirited boy, so much so that my father often worried he was too wild—a trait my mother laughingly claimed was inherited from Isla. He had once lived with us for a year or two because he was suspended from
~Malik~ I rose to my feet at the same time Xavier rose to his, a flicker of delight danced in his eyes—a spark ignited by his gaze upon my wife. I had nearly forgotten Xavier's reputation as the world's most notorious playboy. He sauntered toward Ezinne, who radiated beauty in a simple sundre
"Did you eat yet? I can—" Sensing what she was about to say, I cut in sharply, "I'll have the servants prepare us a palatable meal." How could she offer to cook for another man? I've not even bothered her with cooking for me. "I insist," Ezinne countered, her voice holding a determined edg
~Malik~ "That was how I was able to subdue the grumpy man. It wasn't an easy feat, but having vast knowledge from many travels, he proved no match for me," Xavier declared, the corners of his mouth curling into a self-satisfied smirk, telling what had to be his tenth story over breakfast. He had
Xavier's laughter peeled across the now silent table, echoing like a mocking taunt. My muscles tensed, a primal tremor of barely contained rage vibrating through me. I was on the brink, every instinct screaming to bolt across the table and tackle him. But I restrained myself, holding back the floodg